© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Pfennig - Heinrich von Galen Reval ND
1555 year| Billon | 0.38 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (1551-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross dividing legend into four sections.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MA - LI - VO - NI -
Translation:
Magistri Livoniae
Master of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) MO : REVALIE / MA - LI - VO - NI -
2) MO : REVALI / MA - LI - VO - NI -
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Livonian Confederation, which was a unique political entity that existed from 1418 to 1561. It was a confederation of the Archbishop of Riga, the Bishop of Dorpat, and the Livonian Order, which was a military order of German knights. The Livonian Confederation was a significant power in the region during this time, and its coinage reflects its history and influence.
